Bungou Stray Dogs x Male Reader Oneshots

Atsushi x Reader (Part 2)

Thanks @hiwatpadx for the request!
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"Are you sure you want to go?  We can just stay home, I doubt the office will mind.  You don't need to push yourself to do this."  After the last month, I've flipped my whole schedule around.  Now I never left the house without Atsushi and made sure to show him my love for him on the daily.  I never thought myself to be the type to hover but here I was, anxious for Atsushi to do something other than relax and heal. 
    
"I'm alright.  We're just going to stop by so I can grab some case files.  If this is going to go well, I need to be able to work from home for a bit at least," Atsushi assured.  I couldn't help worrying though.  All I wanted now was to keep him safe and healthy but something about having him going to the office sounded like it could lead to stress.  I knew I couldn't keep him away from everything for the rest of his life though.  Perhaps this would be a step in the right direction. 
    
"I just want you to stay happy.  If things start to take a turn, can we leave?" I asked quietly.  Atsushi turned to look at me with warmth in his eyes.  My gaze averted a bit bashfully.  I knew I sounded like an overprotective parent but ever since the day I found out about his unhealthy habit, I've been terrified he'd do it again. 
    
His hands reached out to hold my face gently, his thumbs rubbing near my lips in a consoling manner that made butterflies flutter in my stomach.  I leaned into his caring touch in bliss.  He pressed closer to leave a soft kiss on my lips, a promise that everything would be alright.  I had to believe it in order to keep myself together for him. 
    
"Don't worry.  Thanks to you, I've been doing so much better.  I'll never be able to repay you for all you've done for me," he whispered against my lips.  I hummed in response, melting in his touch as he pressed a few more kisses to my face.  When he pulled away with a light blush, I smiled softly.  We could do this.  Everything will turn out alright.

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"We can always go back if you start feeling overwhelmed," I stated, looking up at the ADA building with unease churning in my chest.  Even if Atsushi seemed calm, I sure wasn't as every horrible possibility ran through my head.  It wasn't until Atsushi took my hand in his that I realized I was clenching my fists in anxiety. 
    
"If you want to go back, I understand.  You look a little sick there, love," he chuckled softly.  The sound brought a moment of clarity to me as I smiled instantly.  Atsushi pecked my cheek reassuringly before he tugged me closer to the office building.  There shouldn't be anything to worry about and with Atsushi with me, I would be able to watch and make sure he was alright. 
    
I let Atsushi guide us through the cozy cafe on the bottom floor.  We waved briefly to the nice old man behind the counter before we slowly ascended the stairs to the office.  Each step filled me with anticipation but Atsushi squeezed my hand reassuringly whenever he noticed my shoulders tensing.  I felt like I was worrying enough for the both of us. 
    
We reached the top of the stairs where a door stood.  It was most likely just me but it was tall and imposing.  I couldn't even picture this place as my own work with all that's happened.  In my mind, this will always be the job that took me away from Atsushi. 
    
"Take a deep breath, okay?  It's all going to be alright...I'm going to be alright.  You just have to trust me," Atsushi whispered into my ear.  He always seemed to be able to calm me down easily, just his voice slowing my frantic heartbeat.  I gave him a final long look before opening the door. 
    
After so much time away from the office, I had nearly forgotten the comfortable feel of it as I looked around.  It didn't take long for our coworkers to look up from their work and spot us.  I gave a squeeze to Atsushi's hand once before I was the one to take a step deeper into the office. 
    
"Y/n!  Atsushi!  It's been so long since I've seen you two!" Dazai yelled out, immediately bounding towards us to wrap us in a hug.  My eyes shot to Atsushi but he only gave me a gentle look as we found ourselves in a group hug.  I did miss this if I was being honest.  A part of me yearned for my job and coworkers but I also found that I loved Atsushi more than all of that. 
    
"Atsushi, it's nice to see you again.  I have the documents for you when you're ready," Kunikida's sturdy voice called out.  He gave me a brief nod of recognition as Atsushi stepped towards him.  I wanted to follow him but by the assuring glance he shot me over his shoulder, I let him go.  If I couldn't trust him to get some documents, I'd never be comfortable again. 
    
I stayed back with Dazai, watching Atsushi retreat to a client room with Kunikida.  Inhaling deeply, I felt myself calm down.  We both knew this place and were comfortable with all these people.  We'd stay home at least another month to make sure he had his habits under control before we would go back to work.  And next time, I'd make sure I always had time with Atsushi.  This was a healing process in our journey.